as in to get off
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as in escape
the act or an instance of getting free from danger or confinement
the bank robbers jumped into the waiting car and made their getaway
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Recent Examples of get (away)
Nissa Renzo,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Copyright law doesn’t protect general ideas or tropes considered standard in the treatment of particular topics (think a getaway driver in a heist movie) — only the particular expression of those ideas.
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Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
Neon-leaning hues of lime green, pink, orange, and black swirl together for a manicure that's practically made for a tropical getaway—and bold enough to stand out from the beach to the open sea.
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Amanda Le,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
In addition, a 65-year-old woman – who police said was the driver of a getaway vehicle and has close ties to the family involved – was also taken into police custody.
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Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
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Noun
The sun is beaming down on you, the beats in your headphones providing the soundtrack to your summer getaway — the vibes are immaculate.
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Nissa Renzo,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Copyright law doesn’t protect general ideas or tropes considered standard in the treatment of particular topics (think a getaway driver in a heist movie) — only the particular expression of those ideas.
—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
Neon-leaning hues of lime green, pink, orange, and black swirl together for a manicure that's practically made for a tropical getaway—and bold enough to stand out from the beach to the open sea.
—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
In addition, a 65-year-old woman – who police said was the driver of a getaway vehicle and has close ties to the family involved – was also taken into police custody.
—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get (away)
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The primary win for Phoenix was getting off Royce O’Neale’s salary.
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When Rob got off the plane, he was met with a crowd a crowd of holding signs.
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The guests’ request for an escape-room experience, while annoying, is much more understandable.
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This small city on Florida’s central Gulf Coast offers an escape everyone in the family will enjoy, from toddlers all the way up to the grandparents.
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The flight landed safely at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, where officers with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department took Lopez into custody.
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The flight of salsas and chicharrón de queso at Taquearte in Pico Rivera.
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“Get (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20%28away%29. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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